Dumbo Vazee Pace, $124.95

The Dumbo shoes are also the neutral, lightweight New Balance Vazee Pace available in men’s sizes 7 to 14.

Dumbo (RunKarlaRun.com)

The homage to Dumbo are gray with yellow and peach accents, with a picture of Dumbo himself on the heel. They also come with Timothy Q. Mouse clip-ons.

Dumbo Vazee Pace (New Balance)

Red Carpet Minnie 860v6, $139.95

Red Carpet Minnie (New Balance)

Each year New Balance releases a pair of shoes styled after a different Mickey and Minnie persona. In 2103, we saw classic Minnie in her red dress. 2014 brought us Pink Polka Dot Minnie, and 2015 was Retro Minnie, harkening back to her black-and-white years. For 2016, we have Red Carpet Minnie Mouse in her yellow evening gown.

Minnie front and back (New Balance)

The Red Carpet Minnie shoes are 860v6s, a New Balance stability shoe in women’s sizes 5 to 12. They also come with clip-on bows.

Minnie (RunKarlaRun.com)

Red Carpet Mickey 860v6, $139.95

Red Carpet Mickey 860v6 (New Balance)

Like Minnie, Mickey has a full wardrobe. In 2013, New Balance put classic Mickey on the shoes. For 2014, it was Sorcerer Mickey and 2015 was Retro Mickey of Steamboat Willie fame. In 2016, we’ve got Red Carpet Mickey in his black tux, red pants, and yellow bow tie.

Mickey stability shoes (RunKarlaRun.com)

The Mickey shoes are also 860v6 stability shoes in men’s sizes 7 to 14.

All of the shoes will be available at the Walt Disney World Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex starting Wednesday, January 6, and at all runDisney race expos after that, while supplies last.

Kids Ariel 860v6 (New Balance)

How To Buy New Balance Disney Running Shoes in 2016

Updated 8/31/16 for Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend

Want to snap up a pair of the 2016 Disney running shoes? They’re only available at runDisney race expos throughout the year (and not online). Register through NBvirtualqueue.com at 7 p.m. the evening before each expo day.

At the Disneyland Half Marathon, you can purchase the shoes at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo from Thursday, September 1 through Saturday, September 3. If you’re registered to run one of the weekend’s races, you can register for the virtual queue beginning on August 31 at 7 p.m. If you’re not running one of the weekend’s races (and even if you are), check and register in the queue beginning September 1 at 7 p.m. Always check the queue for instructions the evening before the expo day you want to attend.

You cannot register days in advance. You must register the night before you want to shop.

The 2016 collection (RunKarlaRun.com)

The first day of all runDisney expos is reserved exclusively for runners registered for that weekend’s race. Runners can sign up in the virtual queue using their bib numbers starting at 7 p.m. on the night before the first day of the expo for an appointment to buy the shoes.

Each runner can reserve one style and size through the virtual queue, but can buy up to five more pairs in the booth for six pairs total. And each person can sign up in the virtual queue just once per weekend.

After signing-up, you’ll get a text or e-mail confirming your time to head to the expo that day. As that time nears, you’ll get a call-back text letting you know they’re ready for you. You’ve got one hour from that text to check in at the New Balance expo booth, where you’ll wait in a live queue.

Remember, the only way to get into that line is to sign up at NBvirtualqueue.com. Inventory may be limited as the shoes sell, so check the New Balance virtual queue for inventory and other updates.

Ariel Vazee Pace (New Balance)

When to Buy New Balance Disney Running Shoes

The limited edition New Balance Disney running shoes are only sold at runDisney race expos. Here’s the current schedule for 2016:

You don’t have to actually register for any of the races to buy the shoes. The expos are free and open to the public. But you do have to purchase in person following the instructions at NBvirtualqueue.com.

I bought and paid for my own 2014 and 2015 New Balance Disney running shoes! But as a member of the media, New Balance and runDisney sometimes provide me with complimentary attendance at runDisney and other events. As always, all opinions are purely mine. I firmly believe in being honest about my experiences. Seriously. For more, read my Disclosure Policy.

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This is a really common question! Your bib number will be on your race waiver, which runDisney usually releases about 2 weeks or so before race day. I’m guessing you’re running Star Wars! You’ll be able to find it on the Star Wars page at rundisney.com. Go to “Runner Info” then “Waivers.” Once they release the waivers, there will be a link for you to look up and print yours. There you’ll find your bib! If you want to see what I mean, go to the same section for WDW Marathon, since that race is this week. You’ll see see a link “Race Waivers” where folks can look theirs up. I’ll be at Star Wars too!

No, only register on the day you’d like to buy the shoes. Want to pick them up Friday, register on Friday. You can’t register in advance. The queues usually fill up fast. Set your alarm and get online at 6 am. Good luck!Karla Bruning recently posted..New Balance Ariel runDisney Shoes First Look

Ok, one more question, when you sign up in the queue, are you able to pick your time or do they just assign you a time? I want o sign up at 6am but know I won’t be able to make it to the expo until 5pm or so.

They just assign you a time. If you don’t make it to the expo within 1 hour of your time, they can’t guarantee they’ll have the style/size you reserved, but from what I’ve heard, they’ll still see you when you do get there. Good luck!

Good news and bad news. The bad news is the Cinderella shoes are in the vault. They were the 2014 shoe and have sold out. The good news is New Balance has said they’ll sell the Tinker Bell shoes while supplies last. I’m not sure if they sold the lot at WDW Marathon and Star Wars Half. But if they still have pairs, they’ll sell them at Princess. Have fun!

Hi! Thanks for replying. I just saw your update and I have a fee questions. I’m traveling from Panama to Florida on Friday, 19th and I arrive around 7pm so I’m thinking of having a friend register me (Im dying for those shoes!) but I’m not sure what information they’ll need. Also, when they call you to the booth, do they send you an sms or can I use my e-mail? I’m wondering if I’ll need roaming. Thanks for all your help!!

So are the shoes shown the only shoes for the entire 2016 season? Are there any that will be different for each of the Marathons? Like will there be “Star Wars” themed shoes at the Star Wars half marathons, or is it just the types shown here at ALL the marathons and there are no other special types?

You never know. In 2013 and 2014, New Balance released the whole shoe collection at once in January. In 2015, they released new shoes for the Marathon in Jan, Princess Half in Feb, Tink Half in May, and Disneyland Half in August. For right now, these are it, but that doesn’t mean they won’t release additional pairs at any of the other races. When they do, it’s always a surprise. If they do, you can be sure I’ll write about it!Karla Bruning recently posted..Disney Wine & Dine Half Adds 10K, Challenge, New Time

Karla! I just got my waiver / bib number for the Star Wars half marathon today. Currently, the NB registration is “closed”… is this what you meant about waking up early at 6:00 am to register? ie. Every day they take a set of registrations for upcoming races, and then close up shop? Thanks for all your help in this Kelly recently posted..3 behaviours I don’t want to repeat from my first half marathon of 2016

Hi Kelly, Glad you found your waiver/bib number! Now for the NB shoes…yes, the virtual queue will only be open during race weekend. Each expo day, they’ll accept appointment reservations just for that day, then close up shop. It used to be that the queue opened at 6 am for same day appointments, but for the last race (Princess Half) they moved it to 7 pm the night before. For example, if you wanted to buy your shoes on Friday, you logged on at 7 pm on Thursday to sign up for a Friday appointment. We’ll have to wait and see if it will be the same for Star Wars or if they change to some other time. Check the nbvirtualqueue website in the week before the race. They usually update the instructions a week to a few days before each race weekend starts.

I’m not running in the race, but am interested in buying the Mermaid shoes on Friday. I know I can’t register until Thursday night, but do you know if there is time range for the tickets on Friday? For instance, is there a range from X am to X pm that the ticket might fall under?